Design with purpose. Inspire impact.

I design digital experiences that connect and captivate.

I design digital experiences that connect and captivate.

Nicole Szews

Nicole Szews

[My Story]

[My Story]

A closer look

Nicole Szews is a multimedia designer with over 16 years of experience creating visually compelling digital experiences that elevate brands and engage audiences. As the founder of Westcreek Studio, she brings a strategic, design-driven approach to every project—helping businesses tell their story with clarity and impact. Her expertise spans graphic design, web design, motion graphics, UI/UX, video production, and interactive media.

[My Story]

Milestones & Experience in the Industry

Milestones
& Experience in the Industry

Milestones & Experience in
the Industry

Westcreek Studio
multimedia specialist

June 2010 - Present

Creates branding, web, marketing, and video design solutions for clients, managing projects from concept through final delivery. Develop visual identities, digital and print collateral, and advertisements, that elevate brand visibility and engagement.

169th Fighter wing
Pubic Affairs Officer

May 2022 - Present

Leads a six-person Air Force Public Affairs team—directing internal and external communications, overseeing multimedia content and digital messaging, and advising leadership on strategic communications to advance mission objectives.

HigherEchelon
Senior Multimedia Specialist

March 2022 - September 2025

Delivered high-impact multimedia content—including graphics, videos, motion graphics, and interactive experiences—across digital, social, and print platforms; led full-cycle design projects, collaborated with cross-functional teams, maintained brand consistency, and managed production workflows for timely, innovative results.

169th OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON
Intelligence Analyst

March 2022 - September 2025

Directed a team of five as an All-Source Intelligence Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, overseeing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of imagery, signals, and human intelligence, transforming complex data into visually compelling briefs that drove mission success.

Iacofano’s Catering & events
Marketing Director & designer

Iacofano’s Catering & events
Marketing Director & designer

August 2015 - May 2016

Spearheaded creativity and innovation to promotional materials, managed brand-compliant graphics and website content, and implemented Synergy-Fusion to streamline workflows to improve operational efficiency.

COLUMBIA LIVING MAGAZINE
Art Director & Graphic designer

June 2012 - February 2015

Drove the growth of a young publication by designing innovative layouts and advertisements that captured the lifestyle and interests of an upscale, educated readership. I prepared print-ready files and collaborated with a diverse team to produce 84+ page issues, combining precision, creativity, and teamwork.

[Tech Stack]

[Tech Stack]

Behind the Screens

Tools of choice for blending creativity, function, and flow.

Framer

100%

Used to design and build my redesigned portfolio, showcasing an interactive, user-focused experience that highlights my work and design process in a dynamic, responsive format.

Framer

100%

Used to design and build my redesigned portfolio, showcasing an interactive, user-focused experience that highlights my work and design process in a dynamic, responsive format.

100%

Used to design and build my redesigned portfolio, showcasing an interactive, user-focused experience that highlights my work and design process in a dynamic, responsive format.

WIX

100%

Used to design and build my redesigned portfolio, showcasing an interactive, user-focused experience that highlights my work and design process in a dynamic, responsive format.

WIX

100%

Used to design and build my redesigned portfolio, showcasing an interactive, user-focused experience that highlights my work and design process in a dynamic, responsive format.

100%

Used to design and build my redesigned portfolio, showcasing an interactive, user-focused experience that highlights my work and design process in a dynamic, responsive format.

Illustrator

95%

I rely on Illustrator to design vector assets and brand visuals that integrate seamlessly across digital interfaces, ensuring consistency and scalability in every user experience.

Illustrator

95%

I rely on Illustrator to design vector assets and brand visuals that integrate seamlessly across digital interfaces, ensuring consistency and scalability in every user experience.

95%

I rely on Illustrator to design vector assets and brand visuals that integrate seamlessly across digital interfaces, ensuring consistency and scalability in every user experience.

Photoshop

90%

Essential for crafting high-impact visual compositions, photo enhancements, and marketing assets. I use Photoshop to refine imagery, create layered designs, and ensure every visual aligns with brand and storytelling goals.

Photoshop

90%

Essential for crafting high-impact visual compositions, photo enhancements, and marketing assets. I use Photoshop to refine imagery, create layered designs, and ensure every visual aligns with brand and storytelling goals.

90%

Essential for crafting high-impact visual compositions, photo enhancements, and marketing assets. I use Photoshop to refine imagery, create layered designs, and ensure every visual aligns with brand and storytelling goals.

Premiere Pro

90%

Where storytelling meets motion. I use Premiere to edit, refine, and elevate video content—combining visuals, sound, and pacing to create cinematic, impactful narratives.

Premiere Pro

90%

Where storytelling meets motion. I use Premiere to edit, refine, and elevate video content—combining visuals, sound, and pacing to create cinematic, impactful narratives.

90%

Where storytelling meets motion. I use Premiere to edit, refine, and elevate video content—combining visuals, sound, and pacing to create cinematic, impactful narratives.

InDesign

85%

An essential tool for designing professional layouts for print and digital materials, including brochures, presentations, and multi-page documents, ensuring consistency and visual clarity.

InDesign

85%

An essential tool for designing professional layouts for print and digital materials, including brochures, presentations, and multi-page documents, ensuring consistency and visual clarity.

85%

An essential tool for designing professional layouts for print and digital materials, including brochures, presentations, and multi-page documents, ensuring consistency and visual clarity.

After Effects

85%

Pivotal for bringing designs to life through dynamic animations, motion graphics, and cinematic effects that elevate storytelling and visual impact.

After Effects

85%

Pivotal for bringing designs to life through dynamic animations, motion graphics, and cinematic effects that elevate storytelling and visual impact.

85%

Pivotal for bringing designs to life through dynamic animations, motion graphics, and cinematic effects that elevate storytelling and visual impact.